HomeMy WebLinkAbout110111-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the
Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on November 1, 2011 at 5:00
P.M.
PRESENT: Pete Aguilar, Mayor
Paul Foster, Mayor Pro Tem
Jon Harrison, Councilmember
Jerry Bean, Councilmember
Bob Gardner, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: N. Enrique Martinez, City Manager; Dan McHugh, City Attorney; Sam Irwin,
City Clerk; Carl Baker, Public Information Officer; Jeff Frazier, Fire Chief,
Shawn Ryan, Police Lieutenant; David Hexem, Chief Information Officer; Fred
Mousavipour, Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director; Fred
Cardenas, Quality of Life Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director/City
Treasurer; Oscar W. Orci, Development Services Director; Debbie Scott-
Leistra, Human Resources Director
Mayor Aguilar called the meeting to order and offered those present the
opportunity to provide public comment on any item on the agenda for the closed
session.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None forthcoming.
CLOSED SESSION:
The meeting recessed at 5:02 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following:
1. Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code §54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Richard Kreisler
Employee Organizations: Redlands Association of Department Directors;
Redlands Association of Management Employees; Redlands Association of
Mid-Management Employees; General Employees Association of Redlands
(SBPEA); Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association (SBPEA);
Redlands Police Officers Association; Redlands Professional Firefighters
Association; Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees; and
Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees
2. Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code §54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Mayor Aguilar and Councilmember Bean
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney
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3. Conference with real property negotiator—Government Code §54956.8
Property: APNs 0169-011-38 and-39
Agency negotiators: N. Enrique Martinez, Oscar Orci
Negotiating party: John Hunter, Redlands Joint Venture
Under negotiation: Terms and price for City purchase of property.
The meeting reconvened at 6:20 P.M. with an invocation by Councilmember
Gardner followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney McHugh announced no reportable actions were taken during the
closed session.
PRESENTATIONS:
Redlands Animal Shelter — Animal Control Volunteers Linda Ackerman and
Cyndy Dunham introduced Luke, a one and a half year old, male Chihuahua
mix, who is available for adoption at the Redlands Animal Shelter along with
sixty-one other dogs and seventy-eight cats. Ms. Ackerman informed the
Council thirty-nine dogs and twenty cats have been adopted since the last City
Council meeting.
9-11 Observance—Mayor Aguilar introduced Joanie Finwall from State Senator
Bob Dutton's office who read a Certificate of Recognition from the Senator.
The Mayor then recognized the efforts of Curtiss Allen, Linda Apmadoc,
Reverend Mike Ballinger, George Barich, Charlene Betty, Alan DeZon, Chief
Frazier, Kevin Gustafson, Kasey Haws, Rabbi Douglas Kohn, Lois Lauer,
Beverly Noerr, Rose Palmer, Mario Saucedo, Ricky Smith, Scott Underwood,
Reverend John Walsh and Neal Waner, all members of the committee which
organized the City of Redlands' 10th Anniversary Observance of this dastardly
event in our history. As the committee co-chairman, Kasey Haws thanked the
many contributors to the success of the ceremony.
Good Samaritans — Police Chief Mark Garcia read a description of an aircraft
accident which occurred on September 19, 2011 near the Redlands Airport and
highlighted the rescue efforts of John Kopta, Wolfgang Loew, Tim Johnson, and
Joe Savage, good Samaritans who arrived first at the scene and probably saved
the life of the pilot. Certificates of Recognition from Senator Dutton, Mayor
Aguilar, Fire Chief Frazier and Chief Garcia expressed the appreciation of the
community for the efforts of these gentlemen.
Boulevard Median Cleanup — Tabetha Johnson, City of Redlands Volunteer
Coordinator, described the efforts surrounding a volunteer clean up day at the
median on Redlands Boulevard from Fern Avenue to Ford Street, the Fire
Demonstration Garden at Ford Park and The Terrace on October 22, 2011. She
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then introduced George Barich, Sam Irwin, Mike Jarrous, Kerry Kennison, Bud
Kensok, Chris Martin, Pat Meyer, Rose and Brian Palmer, Erin Sanborn, Mario
Saucedo, and Archie Washington, planners of the Redlands Service Club
Council event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Cultural Diversity — Ed Gomez thanked Mayor Aguilar for attending a Dia de
los Muertos event at the Olive Street Market on October 30, 2011. He
encouraged more events such as this to highlight the heritage and cultural
diversity of the Redlands community.
Use of Negotiators — Steve Rogers questioned the cost effectiveness of using a
contract negotiator when dealing with employee bargaining units.
Clean Air Fair — Chris Mardis, of County Supervisor Josie Gonzales' office,
announced a free lunch for seniors at a South Coast Air Quality Management
"Clean Air Fair" Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the National Orange Show
in San Bernardino.
CITY COMMISSION, BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Human Relations Commission — Chairman Don Singer began with a review of
the role of the Human Relations Commission and introduced those
Commissioners present. He discussed events sponsored by the Commission to
combat hate crimes and promote cultural diversity. Dr. Singer concluded with
requests for filling a vacancy on the Commission and consideration for changing
the Commission's meeting schedule back to every month.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Minutes — Subject to a change to reflect Councilmember Harrison as voting
delegate to the National League of Cities Congress of Cities rather than
Councilmember Gardner, and on motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes
of the regular meeting of October 18, 2011.
Ordinance No. 2758 —Directional Signs - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved
the adoption of Ordinance No. 2758 amending Chapter 12.55 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to directional signs. The new ordinance broadens the
types of uses which apply for directional signs to include certain nonprofit
organizations which are defined as those in good standing under the law, and
which have established education or cultural facilities that enhance tourism in
the City of Redlands.
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Resolution No. 7092 — Traffic Re lug - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7092 installing stop signs at Country Club Drive on
Country Club Lane and Verde Vista Drive.
Resolution No. 7093 — Traffic Re lug - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7093 installing a stop sign at 6th Street on Vine Street.
Resolution No. 7094 — Traffic Re lug - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously
approved Resolution No. 7094 installing an advisory speed reduction sign on
Golden West Drive.
CRA Extension - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved a one year
extension of time for Commission Review and Approval (CRA)No. 858, a 102-
room, four story Holiday Inn Express Hotel with a combined floor area of
59,116 square feet on 1.67 acres, located on the south side of Lugonia Avenue
approximately 700 feet east of Nevada Street.
CiWyorks Agreements - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved Amendment
1 to a Cityworks Software License Agreement and Amendment 1 to Cityworks
Update and Support Agreement between the City of Redlands and Azteca
Systems, Inc. The amendments provide for development of an automated
interface between data accumulated from the Citysourced program and the
Redlands Work Oder System (Cityworks).
Fee Waiver - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved a fee waiver
request from the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California for fees
associated with the annual Lighting the Way 10k, 5k and lk Run held on
November 6, 2011.
Theatre Festival Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Bean, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Foster, the City Council approved a Rental and Use Agreement
between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Theatre Festival for the use of
Sewall Theatre for five years with an option for five additional years. Stating
opposition to granting fee waivers for a five year period, Councilmember
Gardner voted No on the motion.
Cal Fire MOU - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redlands and
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to use Cal Fire
crews for annual maintenance in the City's park system.
POD Trailer MOU - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved an MOU
between the City of Redlands and the San Bernardino County Department of
Public Health for use of mobile Points of Dispensing (POD) trailers and a
site/facility.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Sports Park Regulations — Mayor Aguilar introduced an issue involving the use
of the City of Redlands Sports Park facilities by dogs. As a public comment,
Steve Rogers criticized the lack of availability of the Park to every member of
the community, saying the facilities are inaccessible when they are not being
used by soccer enthusiasts. Kyle Larick, Regional Commissioner for the City of
Redlands American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), said there are a lot of
non-soccer activities going on at the Park. He said dogs and soccer don't mix
and asked that people be prohibited from bringing their animals to the Park
during soccer games. After discussion, staff was tasked to provide the history of
the financing of building the Park and to continue to process a change to the
Redlands Municipal Code to address this issue.
NEW BUSINESS:
REDAP — Oscar Orci, Development Services Director, introduced the Redlands
Economic Development Action Plan (REDAP). As a public comment, Steve
Rogers said a General Plan update should be done in lieu of the REDAP and
said this document does not help small business. Eric Shamp submitted a letter
for the record and read from it to point out the lack of funding associated with
the Plan and warned about increasing taxes to support it. Consensus of the
Council expressed the belief the REDAP is a vision document for use by the
City Council to survey some of the things to be done in pursuit of economic
development. On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gardner, the City Council voted to approve. Councilmember
Harrison recused himself from discussion and voting on this item due to his
employment relationship with Esri.
Resolution No. 7089 — RDA Successor - On motion of Mayor Pro Tem Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Gardner, the City Council unanimously approved
Resolution No. 7089 electing to serve as a successor agency to the Redlands
Redevelopment Agency (RDA). As a public comment, Steve Rogers said we
should accept the demise of the RDA.
COPS Grant — On motion of Councilmember Gardner, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Foster, the City Council unanimously approved acceptance of a
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Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program Grant Award in
the amount of $1,711,616 for the purpose of hiring four police officers. The
grant will fund the four officers for a period of 36 months and require the City
of Redlands to fund the four positions for a minimum of 12 months after the
grant funding ends. The motion included an additional appropriation to the
Police Department in the amount of the Grant. As a public comment, Arlen
Einertson, cautioned against accepting a grant which would obligate the City for
funds in the out years.
City Attorney ployment Agreement—This item was tabled by Mayor Aguilar
for discussion at a later date.
Ci . Manager Employment Agreement - This item was tabled by Mayor Aguilar
for discussion at a later date.
COUNCILMEMBER ACTIVITIES:
Fireman's Ball — Mayor Pro Tem Foster highlighted the success of the
Fireman's Ball and the fundraising efforts for the new ladder truck
Median Cleanup — Both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem were out there
pulling palm sprouts.
Historic Preservation—Mayor Pro Tem Foster represented the City of Redlands
in hosting the Sate Historic Preservation Commission quarterly meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to address, this meeting was adjourned at 8:01 P.M.
The Council will meet at their next regular meeting on November 15, 2011.
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